Copa do Nordeste: Vitória, ABC and Sport reach semi-finals | OneFootball

The Copa do Nordeste already has its first three semifinalists: Vitória, ABC, and Sport. All of them secured their spots on Wednesday night. This Thursday, Confiança vs. Fortaleza, at 7:30 p.m. at Batistão, is the match that will decide the final team to qualify.

The winner of this clash will face Sport in the semifinal. The other matchup will be between Vitória and ABC. In this stage, the ties will be played over two legs.

At Barradão, Vitória beat Ceará 1-0, with a goal from Renato Kayser in the second half. The Ceará side had two players sent off: Luizão, in the 34th minute of the first half, and Alex Silva, just a few minutes before the end of the match.

At Arena das Dunas, ABC thrashed Juazeirense 4-0, with goals from Bruno Leite, João Pedro, and Igor Bahia (twice).

Meanwhile, at Ilha do Retiro, in a closely contested match, Sport defeated ASA 1-0, with a stunning goal from Felipinho from a free kick.

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